In 2011, we sat down with our members and captured their recollection of local events surrounding Sept. 11, 2001. The faces have changed, but the memories are still the same. Here are their stories: youtu.be/jJh_HFaZJ9g?si….

The Firefighter Recruit Academy climbed 110 floors this morning in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The group of 20 (17 recruits and 3 instructors) made 27 1/2 trips up and down our four-story training tower. FOX4 News Kansas City KCTV5 News KMBC KSHB 41 News 98.1 KMBZ Kansas City

Firefighters made quick work of a house fire near 118th St. and Skyview Ln. last night. The came in around 10:30 pm. The fire appears to have started in the ceiling of the first floor. No injuries. Cause under investigation. Family of four temporarily displaced.

Stop by our annual Open House on Sat., Oct. 11 from 11a-2p! Get details (parking info, etc.) at facebook.com/share/1ZKdpnBd…! At the event: meet firefighters, see fire trucks, talk safety, watch demonstrations, eat a free hot dog*, get a free flu shot* and more! *while supplies last

Utilizing the LC8852 tower crane that sits in our yard, Olathe Fire Dept. firefighters have been participating in High Angle Rescue Trainings. Thank you to Captain Essex and the entire team for the work you put in to keep our local community safe! #BlueHat #RightSolutionsRightPeople

DEA Rx Take Back day is tomorrow, Saturday, October 25th from 10AM to 2PM at the Olathe Municipal Court parking lot, located at 1200 S Harrison. Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs (no needles or liquids). More info at deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Kansas City Road is closed northbound and southbound, north of Renner Boulevard. Please avoid the area. Olathe Fire Dept. City of Olathe, Kansas

Download the free PulsePoint app (App Store/Google Play) to see our activity and listen to some radio traffic. You can even 'be the help before help arrives' by getting critical "CPR-needed" alerts when cardiopulmonary resuscitation is indicated near you in a public place.

Olathe Fire Chief DeGraffenreid came back to Central to read to our Kindergarten students. It was a full-circle moment, as Chief DeGraffenreid once attended Kindergarten here himself! ❤️ Thank you, Chief, for taking the time to inspire our young learners. Olathe Fire Dept.

Guess what day it is?? It's test day!! The monthly, countywide outdoor warning system (siren) test is at 11 a.m. The second test – Olathe sirens only – is at 11:15 a.m. These tests occur on the first Wednesday of every month.

Please know that social media is neither intended nor monitored for emergency communications. If you have an emergency or believe a hazardous condition exists, call 9-1-1 if you can and text if you can't.

A big salute to all veterans!! We appreciate your service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay 🇺🇸

Our friends at Olathe Fire Dept. shared bike/scooter safety info with families this morning. If you haven’t discussed, please do! So many kids are being hurt and we’d hate for it to happen here. #BikeSafety #HelmetsSaveLives #ObeyRoadRules

Huge thanks to Olathe Fire Dept. for teaching our students hands on CPR today in PE! Olathe Public Schools Sarah Ingram Oregon Trail Middle School